FWIW – I tack right to the casting. I don’t take a rating hit being more than 12” past the forestay and I didn’t have to buy a bigger spin to fit the configuration. However, it is pretty tight to do inside gybes. Again, I’m short handed and doing distance stuff, so a little slower outside gybe isn’t a big deal.
I do have a Seldon bow sprit for sale if you want it. From: CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> On Behalf Of Luke Wolbrink via CnC-List Sent: Friday, August 9, 2019 8:01 AM To: Bruno Lachance <bruno_lacha...@hotmail.com> Cc: Luke Wolbrink <luke.wolbr...@gmail.com>; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List 35-3 Asym Conversion I guess the only other question is how do you arrange the sprit? The forestay is almost a foot back from the pointy end where there is a heavy aluminum casting and the fairleads to the bow cleats. I can't see a way to run a retractable sprit through all that mess. Or do you just drill a hole in that aluminum casting and attach a block for the tack? On Fri, Aug 9, 2019 at 7:55 AM Bruno Lachance <bruno_lacha...@hotmail.com <mailto:bruno_lacha...@hotmail.com> > wrote: Luke, The possibility to safely furl from the cockpit and then go forward only to handle a thightly furled sail is a big plus indeed compared to the situations you described, that do happen with a snuffer. Bruno Lachance. Envoyé de mon iPad Le 9 août 2019 à 09:45, Luke Wolbrink <luke.wolbr...@gmail.com <mailto:luke.wolbr...@gmail.com> > a écrit : Thanks for clarifying Bruno, we mostly do distance races like the Mac and some shorter stuff but seldom less than 15miles, I avoid bouy races other than wednesdays when it's not super stressful anyways. We end up loosing more time screwing up the hoist/douse and simplifying is a big deal. The admiral would like to be able to cruise easier too. We have a snuffer for the symmetrical but it gets jammed and I hate having crew on the foredeck with both hands in the air fiddling around with a dousing line, seems like a good way to do an unanticipated man overboard drill. I"Ve got an 85 mk-iii and the mast says it's by C&C which is why I thought it was hopeless, I'll reach out to Klacko today! On Fri, Aug 9, 2019 at 7:37 AM Bruno Lachance <bruno_lacha...@hotmail.com <mailto:bruno_lacha...@hotmail.com> > wrote: Hi Luke, If you're 33-2 is older than '86, you probably have the C&C extrusion and Klacko in Ontario should be able to help you with a solution. If ´86 or newer, the mast would be an Offshore spar. The furler is slower because it takes some time to furl the sail opposed to pull the sock down. Pure racers would not used any of those, but for recreational I doubt there is a difference. Depending of the furler, it could be more complicated to be able to adjust the tack line, mine is fixed on a Facnor. The furler will always furl, torque rope quality is important here. But if you want a "clean" furl that will then unfurled properly, you need to uses it of caution and keep some tension on the sheet. Not problem cruising, but For more heated situation at a mark rounding, not always ideal. The sock will do the job quickly, unless it is jammed, but with a good one like an ATN, it's very unlikely to happen if handled properly. Hope that helps. Bruno Lachance Bécassine,33-2 New-Richmond,Qc Envoyé de mon iPad Le 9 août 2019 à 09:11, Luke Wolbrink <luke.wolbr...@gmail.com <mailto:luke.wolbr...@gmail.com> > a écrit : Thanks for the responses. The local phrf will give me a 6s credit if I ditch the pole, which is surprising. I'll look up the mast mfr, I just assumed they were out of business. Pete, why do you say the furler is slower? Does if affect boat speed or just the time to roll and unroll vs douse? Thanks again, Luke On Thu, Aug 8, 2019, 8:42 PM Bruno Lachance <bruno_lacha...@hotmail.com <mailto:bruno_lacha...@hotmail.com> > wrote: Hi, i installed an asym kit on my 33-2few years ago: big running asym, a selden bowsprit, facnor furler and yes, I installed the crane/bail on the mast. If you choose to go with a furler, you will need that clearance for the top swivel. It gets crowded up there with the jib furled. My boat is a 1987 with a mast made by Offshore, I ordered the spinnaker mast bail from them. The furler is safe tu use singlehanded, but slow and expensive. A good sock would be my choice because it is faster for racing short handed. Love the bowsprit! Bruno Lachance Bécassine, 33-2 NewRichmond Envoyé de mon iPad Le 8 août 2019 à 20:37, pete.shelquist--- via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > a écrit : Yes, I added an aluminum plate on the top of the mast to get the spin halyards out past the forestay. I also fly only Asyms. For the longer distance races I sail I wouldn’t go back to sym. Simple, fast and less crew needed. I don’t use a top down furler so can’t help you there. >From those that I know that do, a sock has same reliability and a lot cheaper. If racing, check with you local rating officials to make sure you understand the adjustments that will be applied. Hope that helps. From: CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> > On Behalf Of Luke Wolbrink via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, August 8, 2019 5:11 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Luke Wolbrink <luke.wolbr...@gmail.com <mailto:luke.wolbr...@gmail.com> > Subject: Stus-List 35-3 Asym Conversion Hello Folks, I'm considering simplifying things on my 35-3 and changing to an asymmetrical system. I'm interested in any information from folks here that have done a similar conversion: positives, negatives, cautionary tales? One thing I'm concerned about is that my mast does not have a crane, the spinnaker halyards exit right next to the genoa halyard. If I add a top-down furler I'm nervous everthing is gonna get a bit congested. Have any of you added a masthead crane to move the halyards out a bit? Thanks in advance, Luke SV Zella C&C 35-3 _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
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